The American University in Dubai invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Human Resources Coordinator. The fundamental responsibility of this position is to facilitate processes of the Office of Human Resources in all operational functions. The Human Resources Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Human Resources. The successful candidate will start immediately.
Principal Responsibilities:
Facilitate the selection and recruitment process
Advertise vacancies in various publications
Compose employment contracts / letters
Facilitate the orientation of new recruits
Provide necessary communication and support to new hires
Co-organize the relocation of new faculty / staff
Coordinate with the visa officer / Onboarding of New Employees
Maintain contact with external organizations
Evaluate training needs for staff
Develop training courses / outsource training providers
Assist faculty and staff with their on-going HR-related concerns / activities
Assist in producing reports and publications
Coordinate between the Office of HR and other offices within the University
Provide all employees with HR support and inform them on the policies and procedures
Coordinate Employee Relations and Benefits
Maintain employee absence records (vacation, sick days, business, etc.)
Handle internal and external reports (KHDA, NAAB, etc.\xe2\x80\xa6)
Manage the Housing Agreements (Allocation, Lease Renewal, etc.)
Handle the Health and Life Insurance Policies (Renewal, Bidding, Comparison of Policies, etc.)
General Office Management
Provide administrative assistance and support to the Director of Human Resources
Maintain office files and filing system
Other related duties as assigned Competencies and Skills Used:
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Bilingual English / Arabic is preferable
Ability to work under pressure handle challenging situations
Patience and understanding
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Strong interpersonal skills
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor\'s degree
Customer focused, goal-oriented action
Team player
Previous HR experience
Strong professional references
Desired Additional Qualifications:
Previous HR experience in an educational environment
Master\'s degree Applications will be accepted and evaluated until this position is filled. This position is suitable for those candidates already living in Dubai. Interested applicants must submit the following requirements via email to (Please state the title of the position as the subject of the email)
Cover letter
Updated CV
Contact information of three (3) academic/professional references Alternatively, applicants can submit their application materials to the following postal address: Angele El Khoury Director of Human Resources The American University in Dubai P. O. Box 28282, Dubai, U.A.E. No telephone calls please. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for a follow-up interview.